American Cruise Lines Preferred Cruiseline
American Cruise Lines is the leader in small ship cruising! Carrying up to 180 maximum depending on the vessel, all of the small ships are able to easily navigate America's smooth, inland waterways and dock in the heart of each charming port. From Maine to Florida, the itineraries are designed to allow passengers to experience intimately each area's local culture, fascinating history and natural splendor.
Unsurpassed personal attention and intimate ambience make American Cruise Lines the leader in small ship cruising. The all-American crew is friendly, polite and eager to pamper you. Highly skilled chefs treat passengers to delectable feasts, masterfully prepared with the utmost in care and quality, highlighting the flavors of the local regions.
Refreshingly casual, flexible and unregimented - American Cruise Lines provides an intimate ambience conducive to camaraderie. Curl up with a book in the library, chat with new friends in one of the lounges, or watch the passing scenery from one of the open observation decks.
Each night, passengers relive the day's adventures over complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before dinner.
Ships

American Melody, Historic Mississippi River ex New Orleans Return
7 Night Cruise & Stay sailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA onboard American Melody.
- Sailing: 20 Feb 2025, 26 Feb 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 22 Mar 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Arrival port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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American Serenade, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
7 Night Cruise sailing from New Orleans to Memphis onboard American Serenade. Hotel stay pre-cruise in New Orleans.
- Sailing: 21 Feb 2025, 07 Mar 2025, 21 Mar 2025, 04 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Arrival port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
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American Glory, Florida Gulf Coast & Keys ex St Petersburg Return
7 Night Cruise sailing from St Petersburg roundtrip onboard American Glory.
- Sailing: 22 Feb 2025, 01 Mar 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 15 Mar 2025
- Depart port: St Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Arrival port: St Petersburg, Florida, USA
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American Independence, Historic South and Golden Isles ex Jacksonville to Charleston
7 Night Cruise sailing from Jacksonville to Charleston onboard American Independence.
- Sailing: 22 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 22 Mar 2025
- Depart port: Jacksonville, Florida
- Arrival port: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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American Liberty, Historic South and Golden Isles ex Charleston to Amelia Island (Jacksonville)
7 Night Cruise sailing from Charleston to Amelia Island (Jacksonville) onboard American Liberty.
- Sailing: 22 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 22 Mar 2025, 05 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Arrival port: Amelia Island, Florida
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American Eagle, Great Rivers of Florida Cruise ex Jacksonville Return
7 Night Cruise sailing from Jacksonville roundtrip onboard American Eagle.
- Sailing: 24 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 21 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025
- Depart port: Jacksonville, Florida
- Arrival port: Jacksonville, Florida
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American Splendor, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
7 Night Cruise sailing from New Orleans to Memphis onboard American Splendor. Hotel stay pre-cruise in New Orleans.
- Sailing: 25 Feb 2025, 11 Mar 2025, 25 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Arrival port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
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American Symphony, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
7 Night Cruise sailing from Memphis to New Orleans onboard American Symphony. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Memphis.
- Sailing: 25 Feb 2025, 11 Mar 2025, 25 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
- Arrival port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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American Serenade, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
7 Night Cruise sailing from Memphis to New Orleans onboard American Serenade. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Memphis.
- Sailing: 28 Feb 2025, 14 Mar 2025, 28 Mar 2025, 11 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
- Arrival port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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American Independence, Historic South and Golden Isles ex Charleston to Amelia Island (Jacksonville)
7 Night Cruise sailing from Charleston to Amelia Island (Jacksonville) onboard American Independence.
- Sailing: 01 Mar 2025, 15 Mar 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 12 Apr 2025
- Depart port: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Arrival port: Amelia Island, Florida
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American Liberty, Historic South and Golden Isles ex Amelia Island (Jacksonville) to Charleston
7 Night Cruise sailing from Amelia Island (Jacksonville) to Charleston onboard American Liberty.
- Sailing: 01 Mar 2025, 15 Mar 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 12 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Amelia Island, Florida
- Arrival port: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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American Song, Columbia and Snake Rivers ex Portland to Clarkston
7 Night Cruise sailing from Portland to Clarkston onboard American Song. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Portland.
- Sailing: 04 Mar 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 15 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Arrival port: Clarkston, Washington, USA
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American Symphony, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex New Orleans to Memphis
7 Night Cruise sailing from New Orleans to Memphis onboard American Symphony. Hotel stay pre-cruise in New Orleans.
- Sailing: 04 Mar 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 15 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Arrival port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
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American Splendor, Lower Mississippi River Cruise ex Memphis to New Orleans
7 Night Cruise sailing from Memphis to New Orleans onboard American Splendor. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Memphis.
- Sailing: 04 Mar 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 15 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Memphis Tennessee, USA
- Arrival port: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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American Harmony, Columbia and Snake Rivers ex Clarkston to Portland
7 Night Cruise sailing from Clarkston to Portland onboard American Harmony. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Clarkston.
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- Depart port: Clarkston, Washington, USA
- Arrival port: Portland, Oregon, USA
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American Eagle, Historic South and Golden Isles Cruise ex Amelia Island (Jacksonville) to Charleston
7 Night Cruise sailing from Amelia Island (Jacksonville) to Charleston onboard American Eagle.
- Sailing: 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Amelia Island, Florida
- Arrival port: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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American Song, Columbia and Snake Rivers ex Clarkston to Portland
7 Night Cruise sailing from Clarkston to Portland onboard American Song. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Clarkston.
- Sailing: 11 Mar 2025, 25 Mar 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Clarkston, Washington, USA
- Arrival port: Portland, Oregon, USA
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American Jazz, Columbia and Snake Rivers ex Clarkston to Portland
7 Night Cruise sailing from Clarkston to Portland onboard American Jazz. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Clarkston.
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- Depart port: Clarkston, Washington, USA
- Arrival port: Portland, Oregon, USA
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American Legend, American Revolution Cruise ex Washington Return
10 Night Cruise sailing from Washington roundtrip onboard American Legend.
- Sailing: 15 Mar 2025, 25 Mar 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Washington DC
- Arrival port: Washington DC
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American Constellation, Puget Sound and San Juan Islands ex Seattle Return
7 Night Cruise sailing from Seattle roundtrip onboard American Constellation.
- Sailing: 17 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025 & view more...
- Depart port: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Arrival port: Seattle, Washington, USA
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The dining experience with American Cruise Lines is a very special one. Each ship has a spacious dining salon that seats all passengers at one time. Our highly skilled chefs trained at the some of the most prestigious Culinary Institutes prepare each meal to order with the utmost care and quality. There are a variety of choices at every meal that frequently include a specialty dish highlighting flavors from the local region. The young, all-American dining room staff is always friendly and accommodating, and eager to pamper you, making sure that your dining experience is just the way you like it.
The atmosphere for dining is informal - no gowns or tuxedos, please - but do sit with whomever you like. Each table has an outside view, so take your time - meals are cooked to order and this is a great time to build new friendships.
Dining times
Meal | Normal Sitting | Late Sitting |
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Breakfast | 7.30am - 9.00am | |
Lunch | 12.30pm | |
Dinner | 6.30pm |
Tipping
Tipping is, of course, at the individual's preference, but American Cruise Lines asks that you do not tip until the last day of the trip. A customary amount is US$125.00 per person, but feel free to tip as you see appropriate. Cash, personal or travelers' checks are the preferred method. Credit cards are also accepted, with requests that passengers paying with credit cards contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of the cruise.
Children
American Cruise Lines ships and itineraries are designed for travelers who share an interest in history, culture and nature. Guests truly enjoy the onboard ambiance, and feel very at home in our huge lounges, single-seating dining salon, and oversized staterooms.
Thus while children are welcome there are no specific facilities or baby sitting services provided.